Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref caterpillar-972k-wheel-loader
Caterpillar 972K
The Caterpillar 972K is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 57,770 lb (26,204.04 kg), and a 288 hp engine.
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
57,770lb
26,204.04kg
Engine power
288hp
214.8kW
Net Power ◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · medium wheel loaders
Among 198 medium wheel loaders (45,000–90,000 lb), the Caterpillar 972K sits above the median for its class:
- Operating weight 57,770 lb heavier than 63% (n=198)
- Engine power 288 hp more powerful than 58% (n=190)
Not positioned on bucket capacity — withheld or unpublished for this machine.
01 Engine Specification
| Engine Make | 2236 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Model | C9.3 ACERT | |
| Net Power | 288hp | 214.8kw |
| Gross Power | 322hp | 240.2kw |
| Max Torque | 1051lb ft | 1425Nm |
| Bore | 4.5in | 114.3mm |
| Stroke | 5.9in | 149.9mm |
| Net Power - Iso 9249 | 288hp | 214.8kw |
| Engine Model | Cat? C9.3 ACERT? | |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 1051lb ft | 1425Nm |
| Peak Net Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Sae J1349 | 985lb ft | 1335.5Nm |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 9249 | 288hp | 214.8kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1349 | 288hp | 214.8kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric | 292hp | 217.8kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1349 - Metric | 292hp | 217.8kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 | 288hp | 214.8kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 - Metric | 292hp | 217.8kw |
| Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 318hp | 237.2kw |
| Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995 - Metric | 322hp | 240.2kw |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 57770lb | 26204.1kg |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 101gal | 382.4L |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 52.3gal | 198L |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 17.4gal | 65.9L |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 13.2gal | 50L |
03 Transmission Specification
| Number Of Forward Gears | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Reverse Gears | 4 | |
| Max Speed - Forward | 22.9mph | 36.9km/h |
| Max Speed - Reverse | 26.2mph | 42.2km/h |
| Forward - 1 | 4.4mph | 7.1km/h |
| Forward - 2 | 7.8mph | 12.6km/h |
| Forward - 3 | 13.3mph | 21.5km/h |
| Forward - 4 | 22.9mph | 36.9km/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 5mph | 8.1km/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 8.9mph | 14.4km/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 15.2mph | 24.5km/h |
| Reverse - 4 | 26.2mph | 42.2km/h |
04 Weights Specification
| Operating Weight | 57770lb | 26204.1kg |
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05 Tires Specification
| Tires | Choices |
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06 Buckets Specification
| Bucket Capacities | 2.90 m3-9.90 m3 (3.75 yd3-13.00 yd3) |
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07 Hydraulic System Specification
| Relief Valve Setting | 4496psi | 30998.9kPa |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Flow Capacity | 90gal/min | 340.7L/min |
| Raise Time | 5.9sec | |
| Dump Time | 2sec |
08 Axles Specification
| Front | Fixed | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear | Oscillating ?13 degrees |
09 Hydraulic System Specification
| Pump Type | PISTON |
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10 Axles Specification
| Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall | 19.5in | 495.3mm |
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11 Hydraulic System Specification
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.3 s | |
|---|---|---|
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4496 psi | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down | 2.4 s | |
| Steering System - Pump Type | Piston | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise From Carry Position | 5.9 s | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, At Maximum Raise | 2 s | |
| Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow | 79.3 gal/min | |
| Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure | 3000 psi | |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,275 Rpm | 90 gal/min |
12 Brakes Specification
| Brakes | Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards |
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13 Operating Specifications Specification
| Breakout Force | 44075lb | 19992.1kg |
|---|---|---|
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - Iso 14397-1* | 35963lb | 16312.6kg |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - Rigid Tires** | 38884lb | 17637.5kg |
14 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 17.4gal | 65.9L |
|---|---|---|
| Crankcase | 6.5gal | 24.7L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 52.3gal | 198L |
| Fuel Tank - Standard | 101gal | 382.4L |
| Transmission | 13.2gal | 50L |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 16.9gal | 64L |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 16.9gal | 64L |
15 Sound Specification
| Standards | Standards |
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16 Cab Specification
| Rops/Fops | Meets SAE and ISO standards |
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Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.